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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484, 3,423.60 and 2,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484, 3,423.60 and 2,222.64 is: 3,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484 : 3,423.60 = 2,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484/3,423.60 = 2,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484x = 3,423.60 × 2,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484x = 7,609,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,430.30/2,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.38

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